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Hello I have orderedfrom you guys before and love the site and customer service! I was wanting to know what you thought were your top 3 Damascus style gyotos/chef knives for everyday use in a commercial kitchen priced under $700. Thank you and I would like to place an order as soon as possible so your feedback would be much appreciated.

1. Are you right handed?2. What type of knife are you interested in? Gyuto3. What size knife are you looking for?4. Do you prefer carbon or stainless steel?5. Do you prefer a western handle or a Japanese handle?6. How much did you want to spend? Answer $700 or less.7. Do you know how to sharpen?

Melampus wrote: I don't know of any true Damascus gyutos for under a grand.

Customs by Stephen Fowler, Del Ealy, Mike Davis, Will Catcheside and Randy Haas are "true" Damascus and are under $1000.

I'll bet Marko Tsourkan or Adam Marr would make one for well under that price point.

Rick

Chuke

Post subject: Re: Top 3 Damascus Gyutos.

Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 4:52 pm

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1. Right handed2. Gyoto 3.8-11 inches4. Preferably stainless5. Japanese handle6. $700 or less7. No8. I don't really know the difference, but I'm thinking clad based of of what the other users have said about pricing on a solid one

boar_d_laze

Post subject: Re: Top 3 Damascus Gyutos.

Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:46 pm

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CKtG doesn't sell them so you'll off to go through aframestokyo or Epicurean Edge, but:

Yoshikane V2S; or

Yoshikane SLD.

Are you really sure you want to use a $700, pattern-welded knife at work?

BDL

Chuke

Post subject: Re: Top 3 Damascus Gyutos.

Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 11:38 pm

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I just want a knife that is strong enough to be used everyday and that has great edge retention so I'm not having to constantly hone/sharpen it. And I like Damascus for its somewhat non-stick properties.with that being said the price of the knife isn't really an issue for me as long as I get an exceptional product in return

Adam Marr

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Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:21 am

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The Richmond Damascus series isn't bad....a touch thick behind the edge, but beautiful.

CHUKE <> If you can find any of the customs that Rick mention in a folded steel 240 Gyuto for under $1000... you'd be getting a really nice knife. They usually float around right around that $1000 threshold, but since you are asking for a SS knife under $700, the point is moot.

Adam reiterated my Tanaka reco, I'm sure because of the SG2 core steel of which will offer you some fantastic edge retention, but you have since stated you are going Wa so this reco is now moot.

BDL recommends the Yoshikanes of which you have since stated a SS preference leaving the V2's moot. Their SLD offers an awesome semi-stainless core that one of many residents here, MadRookie, owns & LOVES.

There is a Wa-handled PM steel blade that will offer outstanding edge retention at that site, as well. I do have experience with the maker, Asai, and have been very pleased with their product although to be transparent, I have no experience with their SG2. http://epicureanedge.com/shopexd.asp?id=87260

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